La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites
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Summary of reviewsLa Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites enjoys a stellar reputation among travelers, largely due to its strategic location in the heart of La Spezia. Centrally situated, the hotel provides easy access to key destinations such as the city center, marina and train station, which are all within walking distance. This makes it an excellent base for exploring the Cinque Terre region. Guests appreciate the vibrant neighborhood, which offers numerous cafes, restaurants and entertainment options, all while maintaining a quiet atmosphere, making it convenient for both cultural and leisure activities.
The breakfast service at the hotel receives high praise for its quality and variety. Guests enjoy a hearty in-room breakfast featuring fresh fruits and quality products. While some diners desire more variety and earlier service, the overall consensus is that the breakfast exceeds expectations, adding a romantic touch to the stay.
The rooms are another highlight, noted for their cleanliness, modern design and comfort. They are described as spacious, elegantly decorated and equipped with high-end amenities such as coffee machines, minibars, iPads and USB ports. Beautiful balconies with spectacular views further enhance the luxurious experience. Although occasional noise and minor discrepancies between advertised images and actual room size are mentioned, these issues are minimal in comparison to the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Cleanliness is a strong suit of this hotel with guests frequently complimenting the immaculate condition of rooms and common areas. The high standards of cleanliness contribute to a welcoming and comfortable environment, making for a pleasant stay.
The staff at La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites receive consistent praise for their professionalism, responsiveness and helpfulness. Communication is efficient, primarily facilitated through WhatsApp, allowing guests to feel supported throughout their stay. The cleaning staff are also recognized for their thoroughness and friendliness, further enhancing the overall guest experience.
The comfort of the beds is another point of excellence with many guests highlighting the large, very comfortable beds and high-quality bedding. Despite minor comments about the absence of a duvet, the general sentiment is that the sleeping experience is exceptional.
Accessibility at the hotel is generally well-regarded with modern self-check-in and responsive app-based services. However, some challenges arise from the small, occasionally restricted elevator, which can inconvenience guests with limited mobility. Nevertheless, the strategic location and clean, efficient services make it a viable choice for travelers with disabilities.
For dog owners, the hotel provides a pet-friendly environment, accommodating medium-sized dogs and offering facilities that ensure comfort and convenience for both pets and their owners.
In summary, La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites offers a top-tier stay with its prime location, excellent breakfast service, modern and clean rooms, outstanding staff and accommodating amenities, making it an ideal choice for both short and extended stays.
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The breakfast service at the hotel receives high praise for its quality and variety. Guests enjoy a hearty in-room breakfast featuring fresh fruits and quality products. While some diners desire more variety and earlier service, the overall consensus is that the breakfast exceeds expectations, adding a romantic touch to the stay.
The rooms are another highlight, noted for their cleanliness, modern design and comfort. They are described as spacious, elegantly decorated and equipped with high-end amenities such as coffee machines, minibars, iPads and USB ports. Beautiful balconies with spectacular views further enhance the luxurious experience. Although occasional noise and minor discrepancies between advertised images and actual room size are mentioned, these issues are minimal in comparison to the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Cleanliness is a strong suit of this hotel with guests frequently complimenting the immaculate condition of rooms and common areas. The high standards of cleanliness contribute to a welcoming and comfortable environment, making for a pleasant stay.
The staff at La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites receive consistent praise for their professionalism, responsiveness and helpfulness. Communication is efficient, primarily facilitated through WhatsApp, allowing guests to feel supported throughout their stay. The cleaning staff are also recognized for their thoroughness and friendliness, further enhancing the overall guest experience.
The comfort of the beds is another point of excellence with many guests highlighting the large, very comfortable beds and high-quality bedding. Despite minor comments about the absence of a duvet, the general sentiment is that the sleeping experience is exceptional.
Accessibility at the hotel is generally well-regarded with modern self-check-in and responsive app-based services. However, some challenges arise from the small, occasionally restricted elevator, which can inconvenience guests with limited mobility. Nevertheless, the strategic location and clean, efficient services make it a viable choice for travelers with disabilities.
For dog owners, the hotel provides a pet-friendly environment, accommodating medium-sized dogs and offering facilities that ensure comfort and convenience for both pets and their owners.
In summary, La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites offers a top-tier stay with its prime location, excellent breakfast service, modern and clean rooms, outstanding staff and accommodating amenities, making it an ideal choice for both short and extended stays.
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About La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites
License: 011015-AFF-0141, IT011015B4FBJDJNCB, IT011015B4dqivr5af
Guest Reviews
Location
The proximity to various amenities enhances its appeal; guests praised the nearby cafes, restaurants, shops, parks and bars. The hotel's location in a lively neighborhood offers vibrant dining and entertainment options while still maintaining a quiet atmosphere. Guests appreciated the ease of check-in and the practicality of key retrieval.
Visitors also highlighted that the hotel is well positioned for those interested in both cultural and leisurely pursuits, being close to the port, historical sites and scenic waterfront. The central location outside the ZTL (limited traffic zone) areas adds to the convenience, especially for those traveling by car.
Overall, the exceptional location of 'La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites' caters perfectly to tourists looking to explore La Spezia and the Cinque Terre, offering clean, spacious and modern accommodations right in the heart of the city.
Breakfast
The breakfast is often described as delicious, sensational and ample with some reviewers highlighting the romantic aspect of having breakfast in bed. However, a few guests mention the repetitiveness of the menu with similar items offered daily. Some reviews note that the breakfast is simplistic or basic with one specific criticism pointing to a large amount of fruit compared to other options.
Additionally, breakfast is also served at a local restaurant within walking distance, which many find very good and tasty. However, some guests feel inconvenienced by having to walk to the restaurant for breakfast. There are also comments regarding the timing with certain reviewers desiring an earlier start than 8:30am.
Despite these minor issues, the breakfast service is largely viewed as a key positive aspect of staying at the hotel with many guests expressing their satisfaction with the quality and presentation of the meals delivered to their rooms.
Rooms
Several reviews highlight the exceptional cleanliness and maintenance with rooms being described as immaculate and super clean. The comfort extends to the beds and bathrooms, noted for their quality and pleasant designs. Some rooms even feature beautiful balconies offering spectacular views, adding to the overall luxurious experience.
The hotel’s central location is also a plus, positioning guests conveniently close to the historic center, making it a perfect base to explore Cinque Terre. The self-check-in process is seen as convenient with helpful support provided remotely by the hotel staff.
While most opinions are overwhelmingly positive, some reviewers mention occasional noise from outside or neighboring rooms and a few note discrepancies between the advertised pictures and the actual room size or condition upon arrival. Despite these minor issues, the general consensus is that the rooms offer a tasteful, comfortable and well-equipped retreat, ideal for both short and extended stays.
Beds
Cleanliness
Guests appreciated the friendly and professional staff, as well as the ease of check-in and good communication with the hosts. The rooms were described as comfortable with good quality sheets and towels and well-equipped with modern conveniences.
The hotel’s cleanliness standards were frequently emphasized with phrases like spotless, maximum cleanliness and impeccable hygiene repeatedly used. The overall ambiance was noted as fresh and welcoming, contributing to a pleasant and comfortable stay.
In summary, La Spezia by The First excels in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and providing a modern, comfortable environment for its guests.
Staff
The host, Enrico, is noted for being exceptionally friendly, helpful and always ready to assist. The staff's responsiveness is particularly commendable with immediate and effective responses to inquiries and requests via WhatsApp. This level of attentiveness ensures that guests feel supported throughout their stay, despite the absence of a traditional manned reception.
Cleaning staff also receive notable mentions for their friendliness and attention to detail, contributing to the high standards of cleanliness and comfort in the rooms. Their efforts are well-appreciated, as guests often emphasize the thorough housekeeping and the very clean conditions of the accommodations.
Overall, the staff at 'La Spezia by The First' are recognized for their professionalism, responsiveness and helpful nature, making guest interactions pleasant and ensuring that stays are smooth and enjoyable. Despite some concerns about the lack of a physical reception, the efficient communication and friendly support provided by the team more than compensate for this, leading to highly recommended experiences by many guests.
Wi-Fi
Despite the varied WiFi performance, communication was a recurring positive aspect. Guests appreciated the efficient and responsive communication with the host via WhatsApp, highlighting prompt service and clear instructions. The availability of iPads in rooms and an iMac in the lobby also adds a nice touch, possibly mitigating the WiFi issues for some guests. Overall, while the internet service has its drawbacks, the efficient communication through WhatsApp and available technology resources contribute positively to the guest experience.
Accessible
The property is equipped with a modern self-check-in system, highly praised for its efficiency and cleanliness. The app-based service provides a quick and accessible way to handle check-in and respond to guests’ questions. The hotel also garnered positive feedback for being well-prepared to meet accessibility needs, offering facilities and systems that aid guests with limited mobility.
While the presence of an elevator is a significant advantage for wheelchair users, there have been some inconsistencies reported. The elevator, though suitable for wheelchairs, has been described as small and subject to access restrictions. In some instances, it was noted that the lift was either locked or undergoing maintenance, which could pose challenges for less mobile guests, making the third-floor location less ideal during such times.
Overall, the hotel’s strategic location, clean and efficient self-check-in and preparedness for special needs make it a viable choice for many travelers with disabilities, though the elevator's accessibility issues might be a consideration for some.
Dog Friendly
No, La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites.
Yes, La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites welcomes dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites.
No, La Spezia by The First - Luxury Rooms & Suites doesn't have a gym.
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